4. Tight end Dennis Pitta

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Dennis Pitta will be a restricted free agent, meaning the Ravens can match any offer or be compensated with draft picks if another team were to sign him away (this, by the way, is not a common occurrence). That means Pitta is practically a lock to return, but the Ravens would be wise to apply at least a second-round tender, just in case -- and they would be wise to start working on a long-term extension, too. Pitta had a breakout 2012 season, and as long as they are both in the fold, Joe Flacco will always look his way.

Dennis Pitta will be a restricted free agent, meaning the Ravens can match any offer or be compensated with draft picks if another team were to sign him away (this, by the way, is not a common occurrence). That means Pitta is practically a lock to return, but the Ravens would be wise to apply at least a second-round tender, just in case -- and they would be wise to start working on a long-term extension, too. Pitta had a breakout 2012 season, and as long as they are both in the fold, Joe Flacco will always look his way. (Getty Images)

Dennis Pitta will be a restricted free agent, meaning the Ravens can match any offer or be compensated with draft picks if another team were to sign him away (this, by the way, is not a common occurrence). That means Pitta is practically a lock to return, but the Ravens would be wise to apply at least a second-round tender, just in case -- and they would be wise to start working on a long-term extension, too. Pitta had a breakout 2012 season, and as long as they are both in the fold, Joe Flacco will always look his way.